Pont du Gard

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Pont du Gard built?1st century AD
2. How tall is Pont du Gard?Approximately 49 meters (160 feet)
3. How long is Pont du Gard?Over 50 kilometers (31 miles)
4. What is the location?Occitanie region, southern France, near Nîmes
5. What is the builder?Roman engineers and laborers
6. How did the Romans build the Pont du Gard without mortar?The Romans used dry‑stone masonry, cutting limestone blocks so precisely that they fit together without mortar. The arches spread the weight and kept the bridge strong.

Aqueduct: A man-made channel or structure designed for the conveyance of water, often over significant distances and varying terrain.
Hydraulic Engineering: The branch of engineering concerned with the movement of water and its uses, including design of canals, dams, and water supply systems.
Roman Empire: A vast ancient civilization centered in Rome, known for its military, political, and architectural achievements that influenced Western culture.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A designation by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for places of outstanding universal value.